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Old Mr. Cooper

An elderly man in Dillsborough.

minor

Also known as Mr. Cooper, Poor Mr. Cooper

First appearance: iii the masters family

Old Mr. Cooper shows up with force in At Bragton. The page is where that presence becomes real.

An elderly vicar who listens with awe to the Senator's queries, having been presented to his living by the bishop.
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CBCaptain Batter…MPMr. PuttockLULady UshantMMMr. MastersJMJohn MortonOMOld Mr. Cooper

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Extended society and household members
  • Main characters and local gentry

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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